Flood — Norton (c), Virginia

2015-03-04 to 2015-03-05 · near Norton, Norton (c), Virginia

Event narrative

Flooding of government housing in the City of Norton.

Wider weather episode

An unusually deep snow pack across southwest Virginia underwent melting from warming temperatures and from liquid rain falling upon it. Flooding in low-lying areas, streams, and rivers resulted and became widespread.

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Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 562149. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.